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After swimming, I feel deeply relaxed, I have more patience and – I hope – I’m able to give more of myself to my loved ones. Additionally, wild swimming is a great excuse for me and my family to seek out adventure. We love discovering new places, taking in breathtaking views, and eating a sandwich under the open sky. Meet Piotr Zielewski, who discovered his passion for swimming and now shares it with us, encouraging everyone to explore the wild side of Portugal.
Jan Szczepaniak shows how, regardless of age, one can change their life by enjoying physical activity that opens the door to people and the world. His story is more than just a sports adventure – it's proof that water can be a form of therapy, a lifeline, and a source of strength in the fight against depression, burnout, and addiction.
You can swim all year round! For years, we have been supporting the development of swimming – whether in cold water, open waters, or the pool – by showcasing the successes of both experienced swimmers and young enthusiasts of this amazing activity. Read about what swimming means to Teresa, Mateusz, and Michał, who enjoy it regardless of the season!
Karolina Szczepaniak, an ultra-motivated swimmer aiming for an extraordinary athletic feat—swimming 172 km in the Baltic Sea, something no one in the world has ever accomplished! As part of her training, the Olympian from Beijing and London has just set a Guinness World Record in long-distance swimming. Over the course of 48 hours, she covered an impressive 149 kilometers.
Adam Jerzykowski is a well-known figure in Łódź's swimming community. This social activist, entrepreneur, and long-distance swimmer founded the moviGO Swimming School in 2017, where people can build a friendship with water—and this will be recorded in a book!
Why is it worth learning to swim and improving this skill? Because it allows you to have amazing adventures and meet incredible people! Filip Wypych (swimmer, Olympian) and Lisa Kmin, a Feel The Water trainee, share their insights on the importance of swimming competitions in pools and open water.
No One in Poland Has Done a Project Like This Before. Swimming around buoys over a distance of 475 meters brought immense joy to nearly seventy participants from across Poland. It was the first event of its kind, but certainly not the last… Another one is coming this fall. Don’t miss it!
An experienced winter swimmer, open water enthusiast, and WOPR lifeguard tested the Vortex Mirror swimming goggles for us. These are currently the most sought-after goggles in our collection. They perform excellently in pool training, open water competitions, and triathlons. Read Jarosław Dziubałka’s review!
In a few days, the next, fifth issue of AQUA SPEED Magazine will be released... This time, we will talk about childhood dreams, physical education, and a passion for sports. We couldn’t wait and are already publishing a special interview with Piotr Biankowski, who has taken on another extreme challenge – this time in New York. If you want to find out what little Piotruś dreamed of and whether big Piotrek has fulfilled those dreams... read this article!
Is it possible to participate in a triathlon without experience in swimming, cycling, or running? We asked a swimmer, a cyclist, and a runner who competed in the Triathlon Stryków – an event sponsored by AQUA SPEED Magazine. The first hero of our series is Robert Filipiak / owsiankowy – an athlete with swimming experience.
Goggles with clear, tinted, colored, photochromic, or mirrored lenses? Or perhaps ones with an interchangeable nose piece or a flexible nose bridge? Those with a strap adjusted by a standard buckle or with QuickFit or EasyFit mechanisms for easier adjustments? What size and color? We’ll guide you on how to choose swimming goggles so you can feel... like a fish in water, whether in the pool or open water.